Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

Status: Full-Time or Part-time

Location: Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave. Vancouver, WA 98683

 

Responsibilities

• Assess understanding and implementation of Avamere dietary systems at assigned facilities.
• Assess special nutritional needs of geriatric and physically impaired residents.
• Review menus and monitor food services operations to assure that the residents receive adequate nutrition.
• Educate and train the Dietary Managers to maximize their performance in documentation, RAI process, budgetary guidelines, management, sanitation guidelines and other areas of work.
• Advise and recommend changes and implement new policies and procedures, and assist the Dietary Managers in implementing and educating their staff of these changes.
• Make regularly scheduled visits to each facility; must be available by telephone for consultation to other staff during all normal business hours.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm and a calm and cheerful environment.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Registered by the CDR, the credentialing agency for dietetics professionals.
• Strong experience as a Dietician or Dietary Manager in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle for transportation.

 

Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
• Mentorship opportunities
• Career Development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage